Pigskin 621 A.D.
Pigskin 621 A.D. is a coin operated video arcade game released in 1990 by Bally Midway. One player may play against the computer, or two played may play head-to-head. The two teams compete to score as many touchdowns as possible in the tradition of American football, but actual play was more similar to Australian rugby football. Two pass buttons, a punch button, and a button for selecting the team's strategy (Bad Attitude being a favorite) allows players to have enough control over their teams without becoming overly complicated. The many obstacles, weapons and general melee make for a no-holds barred competition favoring agressiveness. The graphics and violence have a cartoon-like feel to them, making the game appropriate for many age groups. If one team gets too far behind in score, a Troll is added to the losing side to help even the odds, adding more to the mayhem. At one time, the makers of Pigskin 621 A.D. offered tickets to the Super Bowl as part of a sweepstakes promotion associated with the arcade game.
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